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The Fifth Painting: When a Story Takes Flight
Nico had not expected to find India in Germany. The MBA classroom at this German University was almost what one would expect. The grey walls, functional furniture, and electronic gadgets. […] More
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in Visual ArtNgalabi 2024 Celebrates Stories Beyond Boundaries
Filmmaking in Uganda has long been an underappreciated industry. Despite its rich cultural heritage and untapped storytelling potential, Uganda’s film industry has struggled with various challenges—both financial and infrastructural. Ugandan […] More
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THE SOULFUL MISSION
Hola, Last weekend was quite an eventful weekend for Ugandans, so many plans to raid with so little time for optimum fun. Nevertheless, the highlight of the weekend was dancehall […] More
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Opportunities For Storytellers
Look out for these exciting opportunities this April. The 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize Iskanchi Press has opened submissions for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize, an award that celebrates bold, boundary-pushing […] More
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in Comics and Manga, Journalism and Media, Music and Dance, Politics and Government, Theatre, Visual ArtUganda: The Kids are Disruptive, And It’s a Good Thing
PART I: Bobi Wine and Eddy Kenzo The year is 2010. And Uganda is set for an election the following year in which the incumbent Yoweri Museveni is seeking a […] More
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Duality and the Between
I just came back after a long morning walk in the rain in Goa. I am in the tropical part of India. During this time in August, it rains throughout […] More
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Finding Home in Art
She owns two paintings that she treasures deeply, not just for their aesthetic value but also for the vivid symbolism they convey. While acknowledging that her perception of art may […] More
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The Letter that Never got Delivered
I first heard about Sanaa Gateja 15yrs ago through my mother’s conversations with her friends. He was quite popular in our church circles being a prominent figure in Uganda’s Art […] More
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Ugandan rapper and cultural advocate Zedmonk Ssabatontomi Secures Double Nomination at the 2026 East Africa Youth Awards
Ugandan rapper, creative entrepreneur, and cultural advocate Zedmonk Ssabatontomi has received two nominations at the 2026 East Africa Youth Awards (EAYA), marking a defining moment in his artistic and leadership […] More
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in Visual ArtVisual Artist Tibirusya Rolands Roldan making a difference
In December 2010, I was privileged to attend the YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS at Serena Kampala hotel courtesy of Mr. Awel Uwihanganye. President Yoweri Museveni was the guest of honor at […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual Art, Writing and Literature#MuwadoSADCtour Stories from Zimbabwe
As part of the #MuwadoSADCtour, we are meeting up with storytellers and ordinary people to get their creative journeys and life stories. We are a platform of stories so […] More
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Style, Technique And Subject Matter In Art
When it comes to being artistic, Art styles describe the way the artwork looks. Style is basically how the artist portrays his or her subject matter and how the artist […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureNeglecting Uganda’s Creative Pulse: A Critical Look at Budget Priorities
As Uganda’s new budget for the FY 2024/2025 takes effect, it’s disheartening to witness the arts and creative industries once again relegated to the periphery. The meagre allocations and lack […] More
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in Cinema, Community & Opinion, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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CELEBRATION OF UGANDAN FILMS
Tens and Hundreds of people continue to flock cinemas every evening to watch the Ugandan films which are being screened during the 2-week Uganda Film Festival screenings. These screenings started […] More
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Weaving Hope: Akello’s Battle To Revive Teso’s Lost Basket Craft
The morning sun filtered through the thatched roof of Akello’s small home in Soroti, casting golden streaks across the woven mats where she sat, her nimble fingers coaxing strands of […] More
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in Events, Visual ArtA WALK IN MAKINDYE – A SOLO EXHIBITION BY MONA TAHA. 18 April – 13 June 2026
A WALK IN MAKINDYE A SOLO EXHIBITION BY MONA TAHA (B. 1988, UGANDA) AT AFRIART GALLERY, KAMPALA 18 April – 13 June 2026 | Opening Saturday, 18 April, 4.00 – […] More
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in Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureWHY THE ART INDUSTRY MIGHT NOT GROW IN MALAWI
It will take a very long time for the arts industry to grow in Malawi. There are several reasons why the growth of the arts sector continues to be held […] More
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